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Electric multiple unit

Bombardier BVG H

Built by ABB, Adtranz, Bombardier

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Length
98.74 m
323 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1994–2002
46 units

Overview of the Bombardier BVG H

Discover the BVG H, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) series built by ABB, Adtranz, and Bombardier between 1994 and 2002.

These reliable trains, designed for the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), are a vital part of Germany's urban public transport network.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and seating for 208 passengers, the BVG H is built for efficiency and comfort.

Each six-car formation spans 98.74 meters, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and powered by a 750 V DC third-rail system.

Experience the robust engineering and passenger capacity that make the BVG H a cornerstone of Berlin's transit.

Bombardier BVG H technical specifications

Value
Built byABB, Adtranz, Bombardier · 1994–200246 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation6 cars (6M)
Capacity208 seats
Train length98.74 m323 ft 11 in
Width2.65 m8 ft 8 in

Operators of the Bombardier BVG H

Railway companies that have operated the BVG H, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Berliner VerkehrsbetriebeBVG HGermany

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